Where to Find Cobalt in the United States
4 mapped cobalt spots across 4 U.S. states. Cobalt is reported at multiple rockhounding spots across the United States. The map below shows where collectors most often find it on legal public ground.
Map showing where to find cobalt across the United States, with 4 mapped spots
Top states for cobalt
States ranked by number of cobalt spots in our database. States in bold link to a focused cobalt-in-state list.
Every cobalt spot we track
Sorted by state and county. Coordinates open in Google Maps.
| Spot | County | Minerals | Coordinates | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JeanReimann Road | Clark County | 35.8421, -115.4761 | Public | |
| Silver BluffBluff Landing Road | Aiken County |
| 33.3114, -81.8537 | Public |
| CentervilleM R Kimbro Road | Hickman County |
| 35.7475, -87.4690 | Public |
| Sierra MadreDivide Spur 1A Road | Carbon County |
| 41.1836, -107.0318 | Public |
Cobalt rockhounding FAQ
Where is the best place to find cobalt in the U.S.?+
Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee have the highest concentrations of cobalt in this list. Each state's quality and access varies — open the linked state pages for a detailed view.
How many cobalt rockhounding spots does RockHoundR track?+
4 mapped spots across 4 states. The app keeps these on a map alongside your private finds.
Can I legally collect cobalt on public land?+
Casual hand collecting of common rocks and minerals like cobalt is allowed on most BLM and U.S. Forest Service land, with daily and annual limits set by the local field office. National parks, most state parks, and tribal land are off-limits. Always check with the managing agency before a trip.
How do I identify cobalt in the field?+
Field identification of cobalt comes down to color, hardness, fracture, and luster. The RockHoundR app links to geology details for each spot to help narrow down what you might be picking up.
Hunt cobalt on the map
Open RockHoundR to see these spots on a real map with public land overlays and trip-planning details.
